Wigan Athletic Football Club are trying to clinch a deal for Raul Tamudo.

Roberto Martinez knows that despite a solid enough start to the season, there is still a danger his inconsistent side could be dragged into a relegation scrap after Christmas.

With Marlon King no longer at the club due to his jail sentence which earned him the sack, the Latics manager is looking for a replacement and has cast his eyes towards his homeland.

Tamudo, 32, is out of favour at Espanyol who hold his contract until the end of the season, and Martinez wants to take him to the DW Stadium in January.

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